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NISPG Show Photographs

Are available to purchase from 'Claire Jeanine McIlroy Photograhy'.

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Record Breaking Entries at 2010 NISPG Show

The N.I. Shetland Pony Group Chairman & Committee would like to express their sincere thanks & appreciation to all who contributed to the success of the Group Show. Thanks are extended to the Show's sponsors and in particular NAF who kindly sponsored the Championships.

A special thank you to SPSBS panel judge Mrs Jill Jones from the Buxted Stud Sussex, Steward Claire Walker and Commentator Paul Smith who all gave of their time.

Full show results are now available on NISPG Group Show page.

N.I.Shetland Pony Group Show - Update.

The schedule has been extended to include an unregistered Shetland class.

Class 17A. Unregistered Shetland, any age/sex

Updated schedule available on Downloads page.

2010 NISPG Group Show

The N.I. Shetland Pony Group Show will be held on Saturday, 21 August 2010 at Knockagh View Equestrian Centre, Greenisland, Carrickfergus BT38 8RP. Schedule includes a full range on in-hand, ridden & driving classes. Tasked with judging is SPSBS panel judge, Mrs Jill Jones from the Buxted Stud, Sussex. Show will commence at 9.30am and all classes will be held indoors. Everyone welcome, show is open to both members & non-members. Entries will be taken on the day at the Secretary's office from 8.30am. Cafeteria & restaurant facilities are available on site.

Schedule & Entry form are available to download from the Downloads page.

EquiFestival of Ireland

EquiFestival of Ireland being held at Cavan Equestrian Centre on 24-25th July. This is a new venture and is offering a wide and extensive range of classes for all ponies and horses. A full range of Shetland classes is also available for more information please go to http://www.equifestival.com/ .

Registered Shetland Pony Classes - not to exceed 42 inches ( In Hand & Ridden Classes)
CLASS	EVENT	RING	TIME	JUDGE
52	Registered Shetland Gelding In - Hand	TBA	TBA	TBA
53	Registered Shetland Yearling, Two and Three Year Olds In - Hand	TBA	TBA	TBA
54	Registered Shetland Mare In - Hand	TBA	TBA	TBA
55	Registered Shetland Stallion In - Hand	TBAA	TBA	TBA
56	Ridden Shetland Pony class	TBA	TBA	TBA
1st and 2nd in classes 52 to 56 go forward to the Shetland Pony Championship at the Evening Performance.

More new arrivals

Toreagh Stud have two new arrivals, and welcome into the world Toreagh Rising Star and Toreagh Stellar.

Star:

Stellar:

Congratulations

New stud owners & members, Gordon & Lesley Laverty are pleased to announce the arrival of their first foal on 24 March 2010. A filly foal, 'Carrickfergus Misty Surprise'.

NISPG Members - Important Notice

Please note that due to adverse weather conditions the NISPG Annual General Meeting scheduled for Monday 22 February 2010 has been CANCELLED.

Notification of the rescheduled Annual General Meeting will be issued to members in due course.

2010 NISPG Annual General Meeting (NOW CANCELLED)

Will be held on Monday 22 February 2010, 8.00pm at Bridge Community Centre, Railway Street, Lisburn, BT28 1XP.

2010 NISPG Membership Reminder

All 2010 membership fees are now due and payable. For membership renewal please complete appropriate 2010 form.

N.I. Show Results 2009

The comprehensive Results Booklet is now available on the Downloads page. If any member has problems accessing please email the Secretary nishetlandponygroup@gmail.com for a hard copy.

N.I. Shetland Pony Group